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Immunofixation Electrophoresis, Serum

Alternative Names/Synonyms	IFE
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	IFCS

Clinical Significance

Typing monoclonal immunoglobulins.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Serum

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

0.5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Serum (Gold SST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Blood Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Fridge: 3 days @ 2-8°C

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Helena ESH Touch, electrophoresis

Test Availability

Weekdays

Routine Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Reference Ranges

None

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688

Ordering Practices

See Protein Electrophoresis, Serum for more information.